Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels

Lucas just couldn't wait until Thursday to grind his gears about the latest Shohei Ohtani update that had him throwing a bullpen session off the mound on Monday. He talks about why he is not excited to see how this "throwing program" has progressed quickly. We then dive into a Down On The Farm report where we talk Taylor Ward coming up to the team, who we expect to see coming up soon, and an interesting situation that could come up regarding Luis Rengifo moving forward that could prove a interesting decision for the team for their future. All this and more on your Tuesday episode of Locked On Angels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rollercoaster of a weekend that started with such optimism for the weekend, Lucas is back to talk about all the frustrations that he saw out of the Angels this weekend. Everything from Mike Trout hitting the disabled list to Francisco Arcia taking the mound.  He then goes over his Studs & Duds of the weekend before he gives you the answer to your Trivia Thursday question, and gets you excited(?) about a San Diego series. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An off day before a big series brings Lucas back talking about his thoughts on the sweep of the Tigers. Are his hopes up? Down? He will let you know. Plus his thoughts on what the Angels should do with Shohei Ohtani moving forward on the mound, and it is a very creative take. His Gear Grinder this week takes a look at the season as a whole so far, and why he is expecting heart break is in the future for this team. All of this to get you ready for this big series with the Oakland A's coming up at the Big A! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't let the sweep against the Tigers fool you. The 2018 Angels are done. But all of you optimists are still holding out hope against Oakland this weekend.  Perhaps a positive result against the A's can invigorate a team led by Albert Pujols, Justin Upton, Mike Trout, and Shohei Ohtani. However, the Halos need to look across the dugout this weekend and find out exactly what youthful exuberance can do to a franchise. Also, a big announcement regarding this podcast comes at the end of the episode, so tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in action after that brief hiatus coming at you with all the Angels updates after that eventful weekend. Lucas dives into a quick studs and duds from the last week that saw Shohei Ohtani hitting his first road homerun, while also seeing Justin Upton snap a bat in half. He then dives over to the minor league affiliates where we have recently seen success from players like Jahmai Jones, Jo Adell, and Patrick Sandoval, while eagerly anticipating some September call-ups like Ty Buttrey and Williams Jerez. He then finishes out the show with a very quick understanding of what is happening in the Mike Scioscia adventure. Is he leaving? Is he not? Who knows... Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well people, Lucas may finally be losing steam on the season. The #ItCouldHappen movement never really gets off the ground, and a series loss in Tampa Bay could (almost) officially put the nail in the coffin of the season for Lucas. Today he dives into why he's nervous about the pitching staff moving forward, and where his question marks are on the staff for the 2019 season. He then dives into his Gear Grinder segment where he talks about his thoughts on the very controversial Roberto Osuna trade that happened with the Houston Astros this week. Don't forget! It's Trivia Thursday also! And don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Skaggs got shelled by the Tampa Bay Rays, and that leads us to question just how the Angels will shape their rotation heading into 2019. Can Skaggs and Andrew Heaney solidify themselves as a legitimate top of the rotation duo? Will Shohei Ohtani be healthy enough to count on for a full season? Will Jose Suarez and Griffin Canning be ready for the big leagues? All of these need to be answered before the offseason. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's MLB Trade Deadline Day and the Angels have made 2 moves to bring in some promising young talent! Lucas is back to dive into what he thinks of the Ian Kinsler trade, and how he sees it setting up the Angels for the future, as well as what he would like to see being done. We also go down on the farm to see where some of the guys like Matt Thaiss and Taylor Ward would fit into the future of the Angels moving forward with this season, as well as looking forward with them for 2019. Finally, we set up the Tampa Bay series going in looking for more wins. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty to feel good about after a series win over Seattle, and Francisco Arcia emerged as a major feel-good story over the weekend with his record-setting performance. Francisco Arcia's 10 RBI's in two games. Kole Calhoun's resurgence and walk-off home run on Friday. Mike Trout homering once again off Felix Hernandez. Vladimir Guerrero's induction into the hall-of-fame. With a season mired in mediocrity, Halo fans received an awesome weekend of baseball in Anaheim. Studs and Duds of the weekend also highlights performances by Arcia and Calhoun, as well as a tough outing for Felix Pena. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Angels' weak offensive output, Lucas is back at it again with another Trivia Thursday show. Fresh off the Martin Maldonado trade, Lucas gives his reactions and what we should expect to come in the coming weeks as this team seems to transition over to being sellers at the deadline. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week seemed like the one last chance to turn the season around for the Angels. A chance to to build momentum against the White Sox going into a weekend series against the Mariners. That has not happened. After yet another loss to the White Sox, the Halo offense continues to be plagued with inconsistency, struggling against another left-handed starter despite a starting lineup filled with right-handed swingers. The Angels now own the 4th-worst batting average against lefties in the league. Just add it to the list of problem hampering this team and spiraling this season into depths unforeseen... Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well Halo fans, it wasn't the start to this White Sox series that we wanted, but what needs to be changed? Lucas is back and diving into to the rollercoaster of a team this Angels team has been. From Justin Upton at the plate to Mike Scioscia behind the bench. We also take our weekly trip to the farm and take a look at who we think we're going to be seeing once the rosters expand in September, even if some of the upcoming guys might have been having their own problems. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offense remains inconsistent, leading to two less than stellar losses to the Astros in Anaheim. Is there any hope of contending with Houston in the foreseeable future? A brilliant pitching rotation and blistering offense have propelled the Astros to two magnificent seasons, as they look well on their way towards World Series contention again this season. With multiple members of the roster under team control for the next few seasons, is the only path to playoff contention for the Halos the Wild Card for the next two seasons? Pretty much. Studs and Duds of the weekend also makes its usual Monday return, followed by a series preview with the White Sox coming into the Big A this week. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the All-Star break, the Angels announced that Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to start a throwing program and possibly attempt to pitch again this season. Oh boy... The plague of injuries that has stifled the Angels' rotation has been well documented this season, and Ohtani was a major part of that. Fears of Tommy John surgery have subsided, especially as Ohtani continues in his progression. However, the expectation of Ohtani throwing on a mound again this season needs to be tempered. Halo fans only need to remember Garrett Richards to see how seemingly positive recovery after stem cell treatment can take a turn for the worst. Your questions are also featured in the Friday mailbag as we get you ready for the 2nd half of the season. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The optimistic Lucas is back with part 2 of what he believes would be a successful plan that would get the Angels to the playoffs this season. Will it work? I think we all hope so. Then he gets fired up in this week's Gear Grinder segment about the comments that Commissioner Manfred made about Mike Trout this week during the All-Star Break. Tune in, you're not going to want to miss this. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices